A tablet stand apparatus includes a cover part detachably mounted with a tablet, a keyboard part configured to receive a user command to control the tablet mounted on the cover part, a flexible hinge of which one end portion is fixed to the cover part, and the other end portion is fixed to the keyboard part, to foldably interconnect the cover part and the keyboard part, and a supporter of which one end portion is connected to the keyboard part and configured to support the cover part to stand at a preset angle.
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1. A tablet stand apparatus, comprising: a cover part attachable to and detachable from a tablet and including slip preventing members which are formed in an outer side of the cover part to prevent a movement of the cover part when the cover part stands at a preset angle; a keyboard part configured to receive a user command to control the tablet attached to the cover part; a flexible hinge of which one end portion is fixed to the cover part, and an other end portion is fixed to the keyboard part, to foldably interconnect the cover part and the keyboard part; a pressure part curved toward an inner side of the cover part and formed in a bottom portion of the cover part so that a portion of the cover part, which the one end portion of the flexible hinge is connected to by overlapping with the portion of the cover part, presses one side surface of the flexible hinge; and a supporter of which one end portion is connected to the keyboard part and configured to support the cover part to stand at a preset angle.
A tablet stand apparatus comprises a cover that attaches to a tablet and can be detached. The cover has slip-preventing features on its outer side to stop it from moving when the cover is propped up at an angle. It also includes a keyboard to control the attached tablet. A flexible hinge connects the cover and keyboard, allowing them to fold together. A curved pressure part on the bottom portion of the cover overlaps and presses against one side of the flexible hinge to secure it. A supporter connects to the keyboard and props up the cover at a set angle.
2. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cover part presses the flexible hinge to form tension in the flexible hinge when the cover part stands at the preset angle.
The tablet stand apparatus described above includes a cover that, when propped up at a set angle, presses against the flexible hinge. This action creates tension within the flexible hinge, increasing the stability of the stand. The cover part, the flexible hinge, and the set angle work together to ensure the tension is created in the hinge.
3. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cover part includes a first fixing member configured to fix the one end portion of the flexible hinge to the cover part.
The tablet stand apparatus described earlier includes a cover that has a first fixing member to secure one end of the flexible hinge to the cover. This first fixing member acts as a dedicated point of attachment for the hinge on the cover, enhancing the structural integrity of the hinge connection. This feature is added in addition to the curved pressure part that presses against the hinge.
4. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the first fixing member is fused with a plurality of protrusions of the cover part, which pass through the one end portion of the flexible hinge.
The tablet stand apparatus featuring a cover with a fixing member, as described previously, secures the flexible hinge by fusing the first fixing member with multiple protrusions on the cover. These protrusions pass through the end of the flexible hinge, and the fused connection provides a strong and permanent bond between the hinge and the cover using the physical interlocking.
5. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein an outer contour of the first fixing member is located in an inner side of an outer contour of the pressure part.
In the tablet stand apparatus where the cover has both a fixing member and a curved pressure part to secure the flexible hinge, the outer edge of the first fixing member is located inside the outer edge of the curved pressure part. This arrangement provides a compact and efficient design for securing the hinge within the existing structural features of the cover.
6. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the flexible hinge includes a flexible synthetic resin material.
In the tablet stand apparatus described initially, the flexible hinge that connects the cover and keyboard uses a flexible synthetic resin material. This material allows the hinge to bend easily for folding the cover and keyboard together while being durable enough to withstand repeated use. The flexibility and durability of the hinge depend on the properties of the synthetic resin.
7. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one end portion of the supporter is fixed to the keyboard part.
In the tablet stand apparatus described initially, the supporter has one end that is permanently attached to the keyboard part. This fixed connection between the supporter and the keyboard provides a stable base for propping up the cover and tablet at a set angle. The supporter remains connected to the keyboard at all times.
8. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in 7 , wherein the other end portion of the flexible hinge is fixed to the keyboard part together with the one end portion of the supporter by a second fixing member.
In the tablet stand apparatus where the supporter is fixed to the keyboard, the other end of the flexible hinge is fixed to the keyboard alongside one end of the supporter by a second fixing member. This arrangement creates a shared anchor point on the keyboard for both the hinge and the supporter, increasing the stability and reducing the number of independent attachment points.
9. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the other end portion of the flexible hinge extends to the one end portion of the supporter to be formed in one body with the supporter.
In the tablet stand apparatus where the supporter is fixed to the keyboard, the end of the flexible hinge extends to the end of the supporter so the hinge and supporter are formed as a single piece. This one-piece design simplifies manufacturing and provides a more integrated and robust connection between the cover, hinge, keyboard, and supporter.
10. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one end portion of the supporter is fixed to the cover part.
Instead of the supporter being fixed to the keyboard part, the tablet stand apparatus described in claim 1 has the supporter connected directly to the cover part. This design allows the cover itself to act as the primary support structure when propped up, changing the mechanical load distribution of the device.
11. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the cover part includes a first fixing member configured to fix the one end portion of the flexible hinge to the cover part.
The tablet stand apparatus has the supporter connected directly to the cover part and also features a first fixing member on the cover that secures one end of the flexible hinge. This provides a dedicated attachment point for the hinge on the cover, independent of the supporter connection, creating two independent support systems on the cover.
12. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the one end portion of the flexible hinge extends to the one end portion of the supporter to be formed in one body with the supporter.
In the tablet stand apparatus where the supporter is fixed to the cover, the end of the flexible hinge extends to the end of the supporter, forming a single piece with the supporter. This single-piece construction integrates the hinge and supporter into a unified component directly attached to the cover, creating a simple and strong structural element.
13. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the supporter is detachably attached to an outer surface of the cover part by magnetic force.
Instead of a fixed connection, the supporter in the tablet stand apparatus is detachably attached to the outside of the cover using magnets. This magnetic attachment allows the supporter to be easily removed and reattached, providing flexibility in how the tablet is supported and stored.
14. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 13 , wherein: the supporter includes first to third sections sequentially disposed from the one end portion thereof to an other end portion thereof and mutually bent, a plurality of magnets are disposed in the third section corresponding to the other end portion of the supporter among the first to third sections, and the cover part includes first to third magnetic materials disposed in locations corresponding to the first to third sections of the supporter.
The tablet stand apparatus with a magnetic supporter includes a supporter with three sections (first, second, and third) bent relative to each other. The third section, at the free end of the supporter, has multiple magnets. The cover has three corresponding sections with magnetic materials. This allows the magnetic force to hold the support in place in multiple positions.
15. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the third section includes a fourth magnetic material configured to reinforce magnetic force of the plurality of magnets.
In the tablet stand apparatus using a magnetic supporter with sections and magnets as previously described, the third section of the supporter (containing the magnets) also includes a fourth magnetic material that reinforces the magnetic force of the magnets. This enhancement ensures a stronger and more reliable magnetic connection between the supporter and the cover.
16. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 14 , wherein a plurality of magnets attached to the third magnetic material of the cover part and the plurality of magnets embedded in the third section of the supporter are disposed in locations corresponding to each other.
In the magnetic tablet stand apparatus with sections, magnets, and corresponding magnetic materials, the multiple magnets attached to the third magnetic material of the cover align and correspond with the magnets embedded in the third section of the supporter. This precise alignment optimizes the magnetic attraction and creates a secure connection.
17. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the keyboard part includes a communication module configured to perform wireless communication with the tablet.
The tablet stand apparatus includes a keyboard that features a communication module for wireless communication with the tablet. This wireless module allows the keyboard to send commands and data to the tablet without a physical connection, giving the user greater flexibility in positioning the keyboard.
18. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the keyboard part includes an interface unit to which the tablet is connected in a wired manner.
Instead of wireless communication, the tablet stand apparatus includes a keyboard with an interface unit that allows the tablet to connect in a wired manner. This wired connection provides a direct and reliable link between the keyboard and the tablet, potentially offering lower latency and increased security compared to wireless communication.
19. The tablet stand apparatus as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the interface unit includes a flexible wire extending from the keyboard part and disposed along an inner side of the flexible hinge, and a connection terminal connected to the flexible wire and disposed in an outer side of the flexible hinge.
In the wired tablet stand apparatus, the interface unit includes a flexible wire extending from the keyboard and running along the inside of the flexible hinge. A connection terminal at the end of the wire, located outside the hinge, connects to the tablet. This design protects the wire from damage caused by the hinge movement.
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